salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,120 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 194 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leesburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leesburg
| Size | Leesburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,344 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,046 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,529 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,354 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leesburg overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Leesburg, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leesburg
Life in Leesburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leesburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $292 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $228,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leesburg, FL?
Renting in Leesburg costs a median of about $1,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Leesburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,120 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leesburg cheap or expensive?
Leesburg is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.5% of the typical household income of $57,031. It ranks 194th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leesburg?
The median homeowner in Leesburg pays $1,711 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Leesburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Leesburg?
The median home value in Leesburg is $228,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
30,807 people live in Leesburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.